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An Old School Productivity Hack

Posted November 30, 2018

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Technology is a wonderful thing but;

Sometimes an “Old School” approach is better or;

At the very least, a useful complement!

That’s why (in addition to setting alerts) I use a notebook for my daily tasks but;

My reasons for using it might surprise you!

First, it feels damn good to physically check things off the list. 

When we experience even small amounts of success, our brains release dopamine, which is connected to feelings of pleasure, learning and motivation. When we feel the effects of dopamine, we’re eager to repeat the actions that resulted in success in the first place. Neuroscientists refer to this as “self-directed learning.”  Hat tip to the folks at self.com for pointing this research out!

Next, it’s a 2 part insurance policy if I hit a wall.

From time to time, all of us experience feelings that we aren’t getting the results we should be getting.

When I get those feelings, I look at my notebook and the weeks and weeks of action items I’ve been completing. That reminds me that I’ve been busting my ass!

Your 8th Grade Math Teacher Would Be Proud

Do you remember how your math teacher would ask you to hand in your worksheets (in addition to the assignment or test) so they could figure out HOW you came up with your answers?

You get the same benefit with the notebook because you can look back at WHAT Types Of Activities You’ve Been Focused On.

Makes it WAY Easier to do a course correction when things aren’t going as planned.

So there you have it folks . . .

A few reasons to utilize a notebook to keep track of your “To Do’s”.

We’re going to be discussing MORE ideas like this one during our How To Find The Time To Prospect (Even When You’re Super Busy) webinar.

It all take place this Thursday, December 6th, at 11:30 am EST.

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Here’s what I’m going to share;

  • The one thing that steals 25% of a sales rep’s time and how YOU can steal it back!
  • How to instantly become MORE productive WITHOUT adding more hours to your day.
  • How to get MORE prospecting time on your calendar WITHOUT adding more hours to your day.
  • How to blow off unnecessary meetings WITHOUT being a jerk.
  • How to use drive time/travel time to your advantage.
  • The 3 sales activities you can easily automate to save tons of time.
  • A plan to ROCK your prospecting efforts and a plan to ROCK those efforts when you’re super busy!

When?

This Thursday, December 6th at 11:30 am EST.

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(1) 90 Minute Webinar

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